Designer Oskar Pernefeldt conceived of this design after wondering what flag humans would stake into the ground if we ever set foot on Mars. It's a simple design at first glance, but Pernefeldt put quite a bit of thought into the process.

On today's show, Ashley and Khail discuss what the flag Earth plants on Mars should look like, explain how you can purchase a creation of legendary makeup and special-effects artist Rick Baker and watch EL panels get printed directly onto paper.

Facebook users are in uproar over being forced to download a separate Messenger app to chat with friends. In this Inside Scoop, CNET.com Reporter Kara Tsuboi and Senior Writer Ian Sherr discuss privacy concerns, why Facebook is doing this in the first place, and ways to get around using Messenger.